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Forum: Off Topic Today, 2:19pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
Our phones track us, our cars track us (at least...

Our phones track us, our cars track us (at least most late model cars) etc.
There is a difference between a private business doing it and .GOV doing it.

Even with a mobile phone (not smartphone),...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:46pm
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
Well, if you tax different vehicles differently,...

Well, if you tax different vehicles differently, there may be an issue.

A gas car pays less taxes the more efficient it is.
If you charge EV's but don't consider efficiency, you are taxing them...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:19pm
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
This was 4 years ago. Friend sent me their phone...

This was 4 years ago. Friend sent me their phone number and I called. I don't even have that phone anymore and therefore don't even have the text messages anymore.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 1:00pm
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
Well, the argument behind it would be fair...

Well, the argument behind it would be fair taxation that people are taxed based on the road wear they are causing. So, I'm generally not opposed to that approach but I'm in no way, shape or form in...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 12:49pm
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
I never claimed that ALL electricians in Tampa...

I never claimed that ALL electricians in Tampa won't come out to Lakeland.. Not my claim. My claim is that the ones I called didn't want to come out. Same goes for handymen I tried to contract for...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 12:46pm
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
Elon Musk is certainly not on good terms with the...

Elon Musk is certainly not on good terms with the current government.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 12:15pm
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
Obviously, the reason why I looked outside of my...

Obviously, the reason why I looked outside of my are was price. Larger electricians are usually expensive. Smaller mom and pop places are usually cheaper as they don't have to pay the franchise fees...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 12:13pm
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
I'm 100% sure that Tesla won't share my location...

I'm 100% sure that Tesla won't share my location data with .gov without due process.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:56am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
All I know for a fact is that the people I called...

All I know for a fact is that the people I called did not want to go to Lakeland.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:53am
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
On old cars, you can just disconnect the speedo...

On old cars, you can just disconnect the speedo and your odometer will stop..
That's why such way of taxation would never work. Also, old cars don't have an OBD2 port to plug in anything.

I...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:52am
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
Government has no access to that data without due...

Government has no access to that data without due process, meaning a court order.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:51am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
Considering the hourly rate of technicians, they...

Considering the hourly rate of technicians, they are losing $$$ if they take service calls farther away.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:37am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
All the bigger companies are expensive. I don't...

All the bigger companies are expensive. I don't have time to call many different ones. I called the ones recommended by others as they were cheap.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:35am
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
How good are you with photoshop? :D

How good are you with photoshop? :D
Forum: Off Topic Today, 11:20am
Replies: 25
Views: 163
Posted By GrandSportC3
Would you be ok with .GOV tracking your location?

Let's say, .GOV will change taxations and shift road tax for ALL vehicles from gas tax to a mileage/weight based tax. Would you have a problem having a .GOV GPS tracking device in your car so that...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:58am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
Obviously, I didn't call ALL of them. The ones I...

Obviously, I didn't call ALL of them. The ones I called (the cheaper ones) do not serve Lakeland.

I also tried to buy a new AC system from a company Sarasota (about 60 miles away) and they also...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:57am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE should be opposed to...

EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE should be opposed to this. It's clearly a violation of people's privacy/4th amendment rights.
The problem is that the jurisdiction in which this happened is very Liberal...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:51am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
I called the cheaper companies. Places like Mr....

I called the cheaper companies. Places like Mr. Sparky charge an arm and a leg. The reason why I wanted an out of area electrician is because the ones in Lakeland are super expensive. Friend of mine...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:44am
Replies: 67
Views: 432
Posted By GrandSportC3
I have a pretty good and happy life. While my...

I have a pretty good and happy life. While my life is kind of busy, I do a lot of things that make me happy, like spending time with my family, having good food and drag racing. I do everything I...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:35am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
Just to add, imagine .gov can track your...

Just to add, imagine .gov can track your movement. They know when you are speeding and before you know it, after driving 80 mph in a 70 zone, you'll get a ticket in the mail. EVERYONE should be...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:32am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
If you can prove that cell phone providers shared...

If you can prove that cell phone providers shared your location data with .gov without probable cause, you should have the ability to sue them.
This is a huge privacy concern. I don't think that...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:28am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
I'm struggling to pay my bills with that huge car...

I'm struggling to pay my bills with that huge car payment. During my free time while my car is charging, I stand at big intersections with a sign that I need help to feed my family to create some...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:24am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
There is a difference between a private business...

There is a difference between a private business having the data or .gov.
There is something called "due process" for .gov to get the location data of an individual.

.GOV needs a court order to...
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:22am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
That discriminates against poor people. Odometer...

That discriminates against poor people. Odometer is not a safety feature that needs to work to keep everyone safe. Odometer repair could be very costly, depending on the vehicle.
Forum: Off Topic Today, 10:21am
Replies: 213
Views: 2,487
Posted By GrandSportC3
One big argument would be the warranty. Big...

One big argument would be the warranty. Big difference having peace of mind for 150k miles or 50k miles.
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